Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced dissatisfaction with the performance of federal ministries and the bureaucracy, and also taken notice of the ministries' inability to develop and implement effective plans for development.
In response to these issues, Prime Minister Sharif has taken decisive steps to address the shortcomings. He has authorized the appointment of consultants in 10 key ministries, including the Ministry of Information Technology, to enhance their operational efficiency.
He also expressed dissatisfaction over the limited capacity and poor performance of government officials, which he said was to be blamed for the development budget not being fully spent. "The development budget of ministries should not lapse," he instructed.
This move aims to address the limited capacity and poor performance observed among government officials.
Key Developments
Consultants in ministries: PM Sharif has granted permission for the hiring of consultants in 10 ministries to improve performance. The Ministry of Information Technology is among those to benefit from this initiative. If necessary, additional ministries may also be allowed to bring in professional experts.
Efficient use of development budgets: Prime Minister Sharif stressed that development budgets should not lapse due to inefficient planning and execution by ministries. He directed that ministries must develop better, more feasible projects and ensure their prompt implementation.
Fast-tracking consultant approvals: The process for hiring consultants will be expedited if a ministry has an urgent need to improve ministry performance swiftly.
The prime minister's directives are a response to the observed trend of underutilized development budgets, which he attributed to the limited effectiveness of current bureaucratic structures. "Hiring professional experts will improve the efficiency of ministries," he remarked.
This significant policy shift is expected to lead to improved project planning and execution within the ministries, potentially accelerating development efforts and making better use of allocated budgets. The move underscores the Prime Minister's commitment to reforming bureaucratic practices and achieving tangible results in development projects.
